Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory comprises ______ stages

Which of the following is true of newborns?

a. They are passive creatures who eat, sleep, and remain relatively oblivious to their world. b. Most of their senses operate very poorly at birth. c. They hear and understand very little of what is going on around them. d. They absorb and process information from the outside world almost as soon as, or even before, they enter it.

Jimmy, a minister, often preaches against pornography and "fornicators." However, recently Jimmy was arrested with a prostitute. He also admitted that he had been purchasing pornography for years

What defense mechanism might explain his behavior? a) projection b) denial c) sublimation d) reaction formation